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Carrier profile · USDOT 780051 · MC-348892 · Updated 06/30/2026

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC

1 power unitsavg 15.1 yrRegional · 7 statesLAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-348892 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkssouthernautotransport.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(941) 722-3326Email dispatchallenm@southernautotransport.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority27 yr active
since 1998
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo80.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.1 yr

Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

27 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 27-yr authority, 80% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC safe to work with?

Is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC safe to load? SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC (USDOT 780051, MC-348892) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 27 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 80.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC's USDOT number?

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 780051, and its motor carrier number is MC-348892.

Is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-30, SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC's safety record?

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC has a 80.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC's fleet?

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC based?

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC is based in LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.